HMS Pinafore by the Jesmond Choral Group

St Hilda's Church, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne - 7.30pm

This year's end of season concert is going to be HMS Pinafore, or, "The Lass that Loved a Sailor" by Gilbert and Sullivan.

The chorus is joined in the production by Warkworth Village Choir, and soloists include Shirley Wilkinson, Geoff Hughes, Joan Kelsall, Mike Graham, Dorothy Wardhaugh and Peter Walker as Sir Joseph Porter KCB.

Cost of admission is £5.
Advance tickets and enquiries to Jonathan Scott: tel 0191 2812909, email: jonathan.scott@blueyonder.co.uk

HMS Pinafore by the Jesmond Choral Group

Warkworth Memorial Hall, Warkworth Village, Northumberland - 7.30pm

This year's end of season concert is going to be HMS Pinafore, or, "The Lass that Loved a Sailor" by Gilbert and Sullivan.

The chorus is joined in the production by Warkworth Village Choir, and soloists include Shirley Wilkinson, Geoff Hughes, Joan Kelsall, Mike Graham, Dorothy Wardhaugh and Peter Walker as Sir Joseph Porter KCB.

Cost of admission is £5.
Advance tickets and enquiries to Jonathan Scott: tel 0191 2812909, email: jonathan.scott@blueyonder.co.uk

The Burning Road, A Sea Symphony: Hertfordshire Chorus

The Sage, Gateshead - 7.30pm

Vaughan Williams - A Sea Symphony
Will Todd - The Burning Road

This is the Chorus's first appearance at The Sage Gateshead, performing Will Todd's Jarrow March work, The Burning Road and the magnificent A Sea Symphony by Vaughan Williams. Hertfordshire Chorus will be joined by the Durham Sinfonia and 120 local children.

Naomi Harvey soprano
Grant Doyle baritone
Hertfordshire Chorus
Durham Sinfonia
David Temple conductor
120 children from:
Corbridge Middle School, Morpeth Chantry Middle School, Ponteland Middle School

Tickets are available from the Chorus on 0870 4580445 or by email to tickets@hertfordshirechorus.org.uk.

For more information see www.hertfordshirechorus.org.uk

An Afternoon of Russian Music with the Tyneside Chamber Orchestra

The Knott Memorial Hall, Heddon-on-the-Wall, 4.00pm

Arensky: Variations on a theme of Tchaikovsky
Borodin: Quartet No 2 (arranged Drew)
Tchaikovsky: Serenade in C, Op.48

Tickets cover refreshments as well as the performance.
For further information or to buy tickets please contact Roger Crowther, email crowther@keepers9.fsnet.co.uk

An Evening of Russian Music with the Tyneside Chamber Orchestra

Caedmon Hall, Gateshead, 7.30pm

Arensky: Variations on a theme of Tchaikovsky
Borodin: Quartet No 2 (arranged Drew)
Tchaikovsky: Serenade in C, Op.48

Tickets cover refreshments as well as the performance.
For further information or to buy tickets please contact Roger Crowther, email crowther@keepers9.fsnet.co.uk

All Saints' Chamber Choir present A Summer's Night On The River

Gosforth All Saints' Parish Church, 7.00pm

Delius: Two Aquarelles
Handel: Water Music

Enquiries: 0191 285 5854

Tynedale Orchestra Open Day

The Winter Gardens, Queen Elizabeth High School, Hexham: 10.00am to 4.30pm

A repeat of our successful Open Day last year.
Come and join us to play Dvorak: Symphony Number 9 - the New World

Tea and coffee etc provided, bring your own picnic .
See our website http://www.tynedaleorchestra.org.uk/ for map and directions.

Tickets £10.00. Please send cheque and completed form (download here) to Tynedale Orchestra, Portland Lodge, West Road, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 3JU or e-mail jntchipp@aol.com

Ryton Choral Society (featuring Anne Marie Owens) perform Sondheim: Side By Side

Ryton Comprehensive School, 7.30pm

Stephen Sondheim: Side By Side (featuring Anne Marie Owens)

Enquiries: 0191 488 2329
Website:http://www.rytonchoralsociety.co.uk

Newcastle Choral Society perform Elgar: The Dream Of Gerontius

The Sage Gateshead, Hall 1, 7.30pm

Enquiries: 0191 286 6338

Cobweb Orchestra Leader Training

The Cobweb Orchestra is looking for leaders (in the sense of facilitator/conductors rather than first violinists) who want to develop their skills working with amateur orchestral musicians. Once trained, there are opportunities for paid work with the newly independent and expanding Cobweb Orchestra as a regional group leader or on a sessional basis.

What the training offers: One day studying repertoire and methods with the chance to try out your conducting with the Guinea Pig Orchestra. One session running an orchestral rehearsal with follow-up tutorial to discuss further development.

Trainer profile: We are looking for musicians with a wide variety of skills. You may be a community musician with an interest (possibly slightly rusty) in orchestras, or you may be an orchestral player who would like to try conducting and know more about how to run a successful ensemble, or a choir trainer who wants to diversify.

You can read full details of this exciting opportunity and how to apply here.

'Heaven's High Paradise' by Cappella Novocastriensis

St Laurence's Church, Warkworth: 8.00 pm

Cappella is on the road with 'Heaven's High Paradise'
Palestrina's Missa brevis, 3 of Parry's Songs of Farewell, and motets, madrigals and partsongs.
It's quite a mix, with Schutz, and then some moderately naughty ladies, courtesy of Farmer and Lassus - you guessed it, Phyllis, and Matona...slightly alternative paradise..... And there are several classic English part-songs, including 'As torrents', Stanford's 'Bluebird,' Pearsall's 'Lay a Garland', and closing with Sullivan's 'Long Day..'

Tickets are available from the vicarage.

New Tyneside Orchestra: Summer Concert

Royal Grammar School, Eskdale Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle - 7.30pm

Programme:

Overture, Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna Suppe

Cello concerto no. 1 in A minor Saint-Saens. Soloist: Georgie Smith

Night on a Bare Mountain Mussorgsky

Symphony no. 1 Elgar

Tickets: £8, £6 concessions, £3 students - available from:

JG Windows (0191 232 1356);
Royal Grammar School (0191 212 8930),
by email (mcdowellkirsty@hotmail.com) or on the door.

Newcastle upon Tyne Bach Choir perform Will Todd, Janacek and Joubert

Kings Hall, Newcastle University, 7.30pm

Will Todd: Let Us Be True
Janacek: Otcenas
Joubert: An Hymne Of The Nativity

This will be the second performance by the choir of its commission by Will Todd - a passionate and compelling setting of Matthew Arnold's 'Dover Beach'. Equally passionate are Janacek's setting of the Lord's Prayer, and John Joubert's work to words by 17th century English poet Richard Crashaw.

Enquiries: 0191 285 3975, website: www.newcastlebachchoir.org.uk

'Heaven's High Paradise' by Cappella Novocastriensis

Church of St James the Great, Darlington: 7.30 pm

Cappella is on the road with 'Heaven's High Paradise'
Palestrina's Missa brevis, 3 of Parry's Songs of Farewell, and motets, madrigals and partsongs.
It's quite a mix, with Schutz, and then some moderately naughty ladies, courtesy of Farmer and Lassus - you guessed it, Phyllis, and Matona....slightly alternative paradise.... And there are several classic English part-songs, including 'As torrents', Stanford's 'Bluebird,' Pearsall's 'Lay a Garland', and closing with Sullivan's 'Long Day..'

Tickets available from the Church.

Bishopwearmouth Choral Society perform Haydn and Purcell

Sunderland Minster, 7.30pm

Haydn: Nelson Mass
Purcell: Come Ye Sons Of Art

Enquiries: 0191 528 1469

Jesmond Choral Group: An Afternoon of Mozart

St Gabriel's Church, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne - 2.00pm

The Group perform a range of Mozart's work:

Coronation Mass
Vespers de Confessore (including the famous Laudate Dominum)
Ave Verum

Soloists:
Alex Murchie, Soprano
Joan Kelsall, Alto
Geoff Hughes, Tenor
John Kirk, Bass
and members of the New Tynside Orchestra

Tickets £5 - on the door or in advance from:
Jonathan Scott (0191 2812909, jonathan.scott@blueyonder.co.uk)

Jesmond Choral Group: An Evening of Mozart

St Hilda's Church, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne - 7.30pm

The Group perform a range of Mozart's work:

Coronation Mass
Vespers de Confessore (including the famous Laudate Dominum)
Ave Verum

Soloists:
Alex Murchie, Soprano
Joan Kelsall, Alto
Geoff Hughes, Tenor
John Kirk, Bass
and members of the New Tyneside Orchestra

Tickets £5 - on the door or in advance from:
Jonathan Scott (0191 2812909, jonathan.scott@blueyonder.co.uk)

Tynemouth Choral Society perform Handel: Messiah (Easter Music)

St. George's Church, Cullercoats, 7.15pm

Enquiries: 0191 257 3979, email: geoffmarg@onetel.com

Hexham Orpheus Choir

Hexham Abbey 7.30 pm

Goodall: Missa Aedis Christi
RVW: 5 Mystical Songs
Fauré: Requiem

Enquiries: info@hexham-orpheus-choir.org.uk

Durham Choral Society perform Orff, Barber and Bernstein

Durham, venue tbc, 7.30pm

Orff: Carmina Burana
Barber: Adagio
Bernstein: Chichester Psalms

Enquiries: 0191 384 5515

Festival of Young Pianists

Sunderland Pianoforte Society

Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
May 7th, 8th and 9th May: 7.15pm - 9.15pm each evening

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Our Diamond Jubilee Festival of Young Pianists in May, 2003 was such a musical success that the Society mounted a second Festival along the same lines in May 2005. The Committee has decided to host a third Festival in May 2007.

There will be an incredible array of talent each evening, with outstanding North East pianists providing Monday's programme and the Tuesday and Wednesday programmes given by stars from Chetham's School of Music, Manchester. The Festival will present a wide variety of music that all lovers of piano music will enjoy.

Tickets
Each separate evening £5 (Concessions* £2)
Season ticket for all three evenings: £12 (Concessions* £5)
Available from Laurie Giles, Festival Organiser, 01429 296225, or on the door each evening. Please make cheques payable to 'Sunderland Pianoforte Society Festival Account'.

*Concessions for children, full-time students and those on benefit.

Festival of Young Pianists

Sunderland Pianoforte Society

Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
May 7th, 8th and 9th May: 7.15pm - 9.15pm each evening

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Our Diamond Jubilee Festival of Young Pianists in May, 2003 was such a musical success that the Society mounted a second Festival along the same lines in May 2005. The Committee has decided to host a third Festival in May 2007.

There will be an incredible array of talent each evening, with outstanding North East pianists providing Monday's programme and the Tuesday and Wednesday programmes given by stars from Chetham's School of Music, Manchester. The Festival will present a wide variety of music that all lovers of piano music will enjoy.

Tickets
Each separate evening £5 (Concessions* £2)
Season ticket for all three evenings: £12 (Concessions* £5)
Available from Laurie Giles, Festival Organiser, 01429 296225, or on the door each evening. Please make cheques payable to 'Sunderland Pianoforte Society Festival Account'.

*Concessions for children, full-time students and those on benefit.

Festival of Young Pianists

Sunderland Pianoforte Society

Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
May 7th, 8th and 9th May: 7.15pm - 9.15pm each evening

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Our Diamond Jubilee Festival of Young Pianists in May, 2003 was such a musical success that the Society mounted a second Festival along the same lines in May 2005. The Committee has decided to host a third Festival in May 2007.

There will be an incredible array of talent each evening, with outstanding North East pianists providing Monday's programme and the Tuesday and Wednesday programmes given by stars from Chetham's School of Music, Manchester. The Festival will present a wide variety of music that all lovers of piano music will enjoy.

Tickets
Each separate evening £5 (Concessions* £2)
Season ticket for all three evenings: £12 (Concessions* £5)
Available from Laurie Giles, Festival Organiser, 01429 296225, or on the door each evening. Please make cheques payable to 'Sunderland Pianoforte Society Festival Account'.

*Concessions for children, full-time students and those on benefit.

A selection of Victorian & Elizabethan Music performed by Bishop Auckland Choral Society

Bishop Auckland Town Hall, 7.30pm

Enquiries: 01388 834 359

James Gilchrist (Tenor) and Anna Tilbrook (Piano)

Newcastle upon Tyne Chamber Music Society

The Sage Gateshead, Hall 2, 7.30pm

Enquiries: 0191 284 7421

Teesside Symphony Orchestra perform Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven

Holy Trinity Church, Hartburn, 7.30pm

Mozart: Idomeneo Overture & Ballet Music
Haydn : Cello Concerto
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7

Enquiries: 01642 898 821

Zum play at Alnwick Playhouse

Alnwick Music Society
Alnwick Playhouse, 7.30pm

Five-piece group Zum will be performing:
Gordon: End Of Jealousy
Piazzolla: Oblivion
Summerhayes: Requiem
Rumanian Folk Tunes

Enquiries: 01665 720 633

Trio Jean Paul perform Haydn, Vasks and Brahms

Darlington Music Society

Darlington Arts Centre, 7.30pm

Enquiries: 01325 253 148

North Tyne & Redewater Choral Society perform Gilbert & Sullivan

Bellingham Town Hall, 7.30pm

North Tyne & Redewater Choral Society perform Gilbert & Sullivan: Pirates Of Penzance Excerpts plus Poetry & Songs

Enquiries: 01434 270 228

Alan Fearon (Piano) and Jeanette Mountain (Cello) perform Beethoven and Martinu

Hexham & District Music Society

Hexham, Queens Hall, 7.45pm

Enquiries: 01434 682 337

An Evening with Sarah Beth Briggs (Piano)

Sunderland Pianoforte Society

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, 7.15pm

Sarah Beth Briggs (Piano) plays Haydn, Mozart, Bartok, Rachmaninov, Brahms, Chopin

Enquiries: 01429 296 225

Sarah-Jane Bradley (Viola) and Jonathan Ayerst (Piano) perform Schumann, Glinka, Elgar, Brahms and Martinu

Hartlepool Music Society
Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre, 7.30pm

Enquiries: 01429 837 034,
Website: http://www.hartlepoolmusicsociety.org.uk/

Durham Singers' Spring Concert

Elvet Methodist Church, Old Elvet, Durham City. 7.30pm.

Programme includes Fauré Requiem and motets by Bach, Byrd and Harris.

Tickets £10 (£8 concessions) from Durham Tourist Information, Millennium Square (0191 384 3720) or at the door.

Ryton Choral Society perform Mozart: Coronation Mass and Requiem Mass

Kings Hall, Newcastle University, 7.30pm

Mozart: Coronation Mass and Requiem Mass (featuring Graeme Danby among the soloists)

Enquiries: 0191 488 2329

Newcastle Choral Society perform Verdi and Campling

Banqueting Suite, Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, 7.30pm

Verdi: Four Sacred Pieces
Campling: In Paradisum

Enquiries: 0191 286 6338

Tynedale Orchestra performs Tomlinson and Mendelssohn

Hexham QEHS Winter Gardens, Hexham, 7.30pm

Tomlinson: English Folk Dance Suite
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4

Enquiries: 01661 822909, website:http://www.tynedaleorchestra.org.uk/

Darlington Choral Society perform Orff and Johnson

The Dolphin Centre, Darlington, 7.30pm

Orff: Carmina Burana
Johnson: Te Deum

Enquiries: 01325 488 911

Berwick Arts Choir perform Bernstein, Gershwin, Grofe and Harris

Berwick Parish Church, 7.00pm

Bernstein: Chichester Psalms
Gershwin: I Got Rhythm
Grofe: Grand Canyon Suite
Harris: Folk Song Symphony

Enquiries: 01890 840 494, email lorbottle@btinternet.com

Vogler String Quartet perform Beethoven, Bartok and Schumann

Hexham & District Music Society
Queens Hall, Hexham, 7.30pm

Beethoven: Razumovsky No. 3
Bartok: Quartet No. 2
Schumann: Op. 4 No. 2

Enquiries: 01434 682 337

Bishopwearmouth Choral Society perform Handel and Britten

Sunderland Minster, 7.30pm

Handel: Dixit Dominus
Britten: Rejoice In The Lamb; Abraham & Isaac

Enquiries: 0191 528 1469

Guisborough Choral Society celebrate 40 Years: includes Rutter's Gloria

'Forty Years On'

Guisborough Methodist Church, Westgate, 7.30pm

Guisborough Choral Society are celebrating 40 years with a selection of music sung over the years, which will include Rutter's Gloria.

Tickets available from Greensleeves or Guisborough Book Shop, both Chaloner Street.
Prices £9.00; £8.00 concessions; £1.00 students and children.
Enquiries: 01287 633 850

There will be a reception following the concert, previous choir members are most welcome.

Bobby Chen (Piano)

Darlington Piano Society

Darlington Arts Centre, 7.30pm

Bach: Chromatic Fantasy & Fugue
Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives
Schubert: Impromptu D.899 Opus 90
S. Cant: Turning the Tide (First performance)
Delius: Preludes and Toccata
Liszt: Ballade No.2

Bobby Chen entered the Yehudi Menuhin School in 1991. In 1996 he was selected as a soloist for a Classic FM CD, 'Yehudi Menuhin's Young Virtuosi'. He toured Britain with Menuhin and the Warsaw Sinfonia. 1997 saw him at the Royal Festival Hall playing in the South Bank Prokofiev Festival. After his 1998 concerto debut with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra he toured with Nicholas Daniel, Britten Sinfonia and the Cavendish Singers for the John Lewis Partnership's Golden Jubilee Celebrations. He graduated from the Royal Academy of Music with 1st Class Honours.

There will be a pre-concert talk at 6.30pm (free to ticket holders) in which the composer Stephanie Cant will talk about her new piece, Turning the Tide and Bobby Chen will describe the challenges of tackling a new commission and giving the first public performance.

Enquiries: 01325 469 019
Website: http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/darlingtonpiano/

The Painter and the Patriarch (The 'Zurbaran' Oratorio)

Auckland Castle 22nd, 23rd, 24th March @ 7.30pm

Bishop Auckland Choral Society are staging a specially written oratorio by David Napthine, Duncan Brown and Greg Pullen, inspired by a unique collection of paintings by Spanish artist Francisco de Zurbaran depicting Jacob and his Twelve Sons dressed in Spanish peasant costume. The paintings have been housed in Auckland Castle since 1756, and it is here - home to the Bishop of Durham and one of the finest palaces in the Church of England - that this unique work will be performed. Further background is given in our news section, as well as details of exciting opportunities to participate.

The Oratario, produced by theatre company Changeling Productions, will tell the story of the paintings interwoven with the Biblical story of Jacob. Local school children and members of the community will take part in an opening procession with music, movement and icons in the style of traditional religious processions of Seville and the performance concludes with a grand firework finale.

Soloists for the 3 performances will be Eliot Alderman (tenor), Richard Coxon (tenor), Paul Hudson (bass) and Jonathan Scott (tenor).

Anyone wishing to get involved contact Jill Cole, Project Manager on 01833 631838.
Tickets on sale from Brothertons, Bishop Auckland or phone 01833 631838.

The Painter and the Patriarch (The 'Zurbaran' Oratorio)

Auckland Castle 22nd, 23rd, 24th March @ 7.30pm

Bishop Auckland Choral Society are staging a specially written oratorio by David Napthine, Duncan Brown and Greg Pullen, inspired by a unique collection of paintings by Spanish artist Francisco de Zurbaran depicting Jacob and his Twelve Sons dressed in Spanish peasant costume. The paintings have been housed in Auckland Castle since 1756, and it is here - home to the Bishop of Durham and one of the finest palaces in the Church of England - that this unique work will be performed. Further background is given in our news section, as well as details of exciting opportunities to participate.

The Oratario, produced by theatre company Changeling Productions, will tell the story of the paintings interwoven with the Biblical story of Jacob. Local school children and members of the community will take part in an opening procession with music, movement and icons in the style of traditional religious processions of Seville and the performance concludes with a grand firework finale.

Soloists for the 3 performances will be Eliot Alderman (tenor), Richard Coxon (tenor), Paul Hudson (bass) and Jonathan Scott (tenor).

Anyone wishing to get involved contact Jill Cole, Project Manager on 01833 631838.
Tickets on sale from Brothertons, Bishop Auckland or phone 01833 631838.

The Painter and the Patriarch (The 'Zurbaran' Oratorio)

Auckland Castle 22nd, 23rd, 24th March @ 7.30pm

Bishop Auckland Choral Society are staging a specially written oratorio by David Napthine, Duncan Brown and Greg Pullen, inspired by a unique collection of paintings by Spanish artist Francisco de Zurbaran depicting Jacob and his Twelve Sons dressed in Spanish peasant costume. The paintings have been housed in Auckland Castle since 1756, and it is here - home to the Bishop of Durham and one of the finest palaces in the Church of England - that this unique work will be performed. Further background is given in our news section, as well as details of exciting opportunities to participate.

The Oratario, produced by theatre company Changeling Productions, will tell the story of the paintings interwoven with the Biblical story of Jacob. Local school children and members of the community will take part in an opening procession with music, movement and icons in the style of traditional religious processions of Seville and the performance concludes with a grand firework finale.

Soloists for the 3 performances will be Eliot Alderman (tenor), Richard Coxon (tenor), Paul Hudson (bass) and Jonathan Scott (tenor).

Anyone wishing to get involved contact Jill Cole, Project Manager on 01833 631838.
Tickets on sale from Brothertons, Bishop Auckland or phone 01833 631838.

Antony Marwood and Friends perform Beethoven

Newcastle upon Tyne Chamber Music Society

The Sage Gateshead, Hall 2, 7.30pm

Antony Marwood and Friends perform a number of Beethoven's works:
Duet 'Eyeglasses', Trio Opus 9 No.1, Quartet Opus 135, Quintet Op. 29

Enquiries: 0191 284 7421

Newcastle upon Tyne Bach Choir perform Bach: Mass In B Minor

St.George's Church, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, 7.30pm

Newcastle Baroque with soloists: Gillian Keith, Catherine King, Charles Daniels, Peter Harvey
This year's Bach concert is that towering masterpiece the B minor Mass. We are delighted to welcome back three soloists who have all sung with us in recent seasons to great acclaim, and are looking forward to hearing Catherine King who will be joining us for the first time. Don't miss the chance to hear this stunning music.

This performance is part of the Newcastle Early Music Festival.

Enquiries: 0191 285 3975

Website: http://www.newcastlebachchoir.org.uk

Jesmond Choral Group perform Mozart, Schubert and Hummel

To start the Choral Group's 40th anniversary year they are teaming up with the Jesmond Community Forum to perform these works as part of the Jesmond Community Festival. The performance of the Hummel Mass no.2 marks the beginning of a series of performances which wil cover the complete set of Hummel Masses, which will fulfil a long-standing ambition for Choral Group Music Director, Jonathan Scott. Hummel has recently seen a resurgence in popularity with a re-appraisal of his music.

Jesmond Choral Group are following a path of discovery with performances of some of the lesser known works of the classical and baroque masters, such as the Regina Coeli by Mozart.

As part of Jesmond Community Festival, this concert has no admission charge.

Enquiries: Jonathan Scott, 07850 036556, email jonathan.scott@blueyonder.co.uk

Tyneside Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert

Royal Grammar School Concert Hall 7.30pm
Eskdale Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne

Mozart Piano Concerto no. 20 in D minor
plus works by Mendelssohn, Haydn and Berkley

Soloist: Mary Smith
Music Director:Colin Start

Ticket prices £7.00 (students £3.00)
Enquiries contact Roger Crowther crowther@thekeepers9@fsnet.co.uk

Looking to the future - life after professional fees grants

Training and Development Event
Dolphin Centre, Darlington, 7.00-9.30pm
Guest speaker: Marilyn de Blieck, Creative Director, Tees Valley Platform

Cost: free for members of Making Music (up to 2 delegates per society).

For more information and to register for the training contact: Kirsty McDowell, kirsty@makingmusic.org.uk, 07855 642308.

Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra perform Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich Mussorgsky

Teesside High School, Eaglescliffe, 7.30pm

Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich Mussorgsky

Enquiries: 01642 829172

Durham University Choral Society perform Elgar: The Apostles

Durham Cathedral, 7.30pm

Enquiries: 0191 334 7056

Viviane & Nicole Hagner (Violin & Piano) perform Stravinsky, Falla, Schubert and Prokofiev

Darlington Music Society

Darlington Arts Centre, 7.30pm

Enquiries: 01325 253148

All Saints' Chamber Choir perform Bach: St John Passion

All Saints' Church, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, 7.00pm

Enquiries: 0191 285 5854

The Sacconi Quartet perform Haydn, Elgar, Brahms

Morpeth Music Society

Morpeth Town Hall, 7.30pm

Enquiries: 01670 515 744

Mark Bebbington (Piano) plays Gurney, Leighton, Ferguson and Castelnuovo Tedesco

Hartlepool Music Society
Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre, 7.30pm

Enquiries: 01429 273 736

Website: http://www.hartlepoolmusicsociety.org.uk/

Amandine Savary (Piano) plays Mendelssohn, Debussy and Chopin

Sunderland Pianoforte Society

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, 7.15pm

Amandine Savary (Piano) plays Mendelssohn: Variations Serieuses, Debussy: Estampes and Chopin: Sonata No. 2

Enquiries: 01429 296 225

Looking to the future - life after professional fees grants

Training and Development Event
Corn Exchange, Morpeth Town Hall, 7.00-9.30pm
Guest speaker: Katherine Zeserson, Learning and Participation Director at The Sage Gateshead

Cost: free for members of Making Music (up to 2 delegates per society).

For more information and to register for the training contact: Kirsty McDowell, kirsty@makingmusic.org.uk, 07855 642308.

The Pavao Quartet with Jordi Pons (Clarinet) perform Mozart, Bax and Brahms

Teesside Music Society

Stokesley Methodist Church, 7.45pm

The Pavao Quartet with Jordi Pons(Clarinet) perform Mozart (K465), Bax (No.1 in G Major) and Brahms (Clarinet Quintet)

Enquiries: 01642 817197

Medieval Workshops Weekend with Vivien Ellis

Whalton Village Hall, near Morpeth
Saturday 3 March and Sunday 4 March, 10.30am-4.30pm
Fee: £22/£20 per day or £40/£35 for the weekend

We are delighted to welcome Vivien Ellis back to the north east to lead two days of workshops on medieval and renaissance singing. The two days are different but complimentary, and singers may like to book for either day, or for both.

Sunday 4 March
Feather on the Breath of God
This workshop will focus on the Hymns and Antiphons of the remarkable visionary, spiritual teacher and composer Hildegard of Bingen. These chants are rich in mystical images, with elaborate melodies, ornamented inflections, and wide ranges. This workshop will be more demanding, and suitable for the more experienced singer.

On both days Vivien will use written music, but also teach the songs by ear.

Vivien Ellis is well known for her performances and recordings of early music. She sings with medieval-contemporary ensemble Sinfonye, early music group The Dufay Collective and Alva, a folk-medieval duo with fiddle player Giles Lewin. Vivien is an experienced teacher and has taught in vocal workshops all over the world.

You can find out information about Vivien Ellis, listen to song clips, and view photos of workshops on her website at www.alva.uk.com You can also listen to a podcast at: www.thamesvalleypod.tv/displaypodcast.php/id=186

Please contact 20,000 Voices for more information or a booking form.

Medieval Workshops Weekend with Vivien Ellis

Whalton Village Hall, near Morpeth
Saturday 3 March and Sunday 4 March, 10.30am-4.30pm
Fee: £22/£20 per day or £40/£35 for the weekend

We are delighted to welcome Vivien Ellis back to the north east to lead two days of workshops on medieval and renaissance singing. The two days are different but complimentary, and singers may like to book for either day, or for both.

Saturday 3 March
Amydd the Carole for to Daunce Festival, Processional and Dance songs in two, three and four part harmony. This workshop will be suitable for all singers.

On both days Vivien will use written music, but also teach the songs by ear.

Vivien Ellis is well known for her performances and recordings of early music. She sings with medieval-contemporary ensemble Sinfonye, early music group The Dufay Collective and Alva, a folk-medieval duo with fiddle player Giles Lewin. Vivien is an experienced teacher and has taught in vocal workshops all over the world.

You can find out information about Vivien Ellis, listen to song clips, and view photos of workshops on her website at www.alva.uk.com You can also listen to a podcast at: www.thamesvalleypod.tv/displaypodcast.php/id=186

Please contact 20,000 Voices for more information or a booking form.

Robert Scamardella (Piano) plays Haydn, Liszt, Ravel and Prokofiev

Darlington Piano Society

Darlington Arts Centre, 7.30pm
Enquiries: 01325 469019
http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/darlingtonpiano/

Young People's Concert

Darlington Arts Centre, 2.00pm
Janet Evans
Enquiries: 01325 469019
http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/darlingtonpiano/

The Wihan Quartet and Martin Kasik (Piano) perform Mozart, Dvorak and Brahms

Newcastle upon Tyne Chamber Music Society

The Sage Gateshead, Hall 2, 7.30pm

Mozart: K.546 Adagio & Fugue
Dvorak: Piano Quintet
Brahms: Piano Quintet

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Enquiries: 0191 284 7421

The Wihan Quartet and Martin Kasik (Piano) perform Haydn, Schubert and Schumann

Darlington Music Society

Darlington Arts Centre, 7.30pm

Haydn: Opus 65 No.5
Schubert: 'Rosamunde'
Schumann: Piano Quintet

Enquiries: 01325 353 148

Trio Jean Paul perform Haydn, Vasks and Schubert

Hartlepool Music Society

Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre, 7.30pm
Enquiries: 01429 273 736
http://www.hartlepoolmusicsociety.org.uk/

The Maggini Quartet perform Haydn, Alwyn and Beethoven

Teesside Music Society

St. Bernadette's Church, Marton, 7.45 pm

Haydn: Opus 71 No. 3
Alwyn: No. 1
Beethoven: Opus130

Enquiries: 01642 817 197

The Gould Piano Trio play Bloch, Mendlessohn and Beethoven (The Archduke)

Hexham and District Music Society

Bloch: Three Nocturnes
Mendelssohn: Piano Trio in C Minor
Beethoven: Piano Trio in B flat opus 97 (The Archduke)

Hexham, Queens Hall 7.45pm
Enquiries: 01434 682 337

The Bridge Duo perform.. Vaughan Williams, Bridge, Bliss, Schubert, Hindson and Prokofiev

Morpeth Music Society

Morpeth Town Hall, 7.30pm
Enquiries: 01670 515 744

Hermitage String Trio perform Schubert, Dohnanyi and Beethoven

Alnwick Music Society
Alnwick, The Playhouse, 7.30pm
Enquiries: 01665 720 633

Robert Scamardella (Piano) performs Haydn, Beethoven, Ravel and Chopin

Sunderland Pianoforte Society

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, 7.15pm
Enquiries: 01429 296 225

Come and Sing - Carmina Burana

Alnwick Playhouse

Carmina Burana by Carl Orff is a hugely enjoyable and powerful choral piece to be performed on February 3rd after just one day's rehearsal. Peter Brown will lead singers of any standard who want to experience this piece and have fun in two workshops to learn the music and then in a scratch performance. We hope to have a large choir in the auditorium of the theatre with the audience on the stage. There is a musical ensemble of two pianists and five percussionists, and local soloists Tim Jones and Veronica Gilbert. The piece is a setting of thirteenth century poems written by student clergy or defrocked monks and include lusty drinking songs and raunchy love poems - in Latin, though Peter will translate them! This is a rare opportunity to sing this exciting work.
The workshops are from 11-1 and 2.30-5, with the performance at 7.30. Music is provided and dress informal.

Tickets: £12 for singers (£5 students) and £5 for audience only. Pre-booking possible (though not essential on 01665 510785. More information from 01665 576669.

Six of the Best in Concert

The Samling Foundation, one of the country's leading arts and music charities, starts the New Year by bringing its acclaimed vocal Masterclass back to The Sage Gateshead and welcomes one of the world's most distinguished tenors.

Philip Langridge, a new member of Samling's growing Masterclass team, will be taking time out of his busy international schedule to join Scottish soprano Patricia MacMahon, two of the country's finest actors Barbara Leigh-Hunt and Richard Pasco, vocal consultant Paul Farrington and pianists Caroline Dowdle and Sophia Rahman.

Together they will be nurturing and inspiring six young emerging professional singers who have been chosen from around the world to take part - sopranos Norah King and Nicola Mills; mezzo-soprano, Rowan Hellier; tenor, Luciano Botelho; baritone, Nuno de Araujo Pereira and bass baritone, Ronald Nairne. These week-long masterclasses have for more than a decade provided a unique and vital link between established international artists and emerging young professional singers.

On Saturday 3rd February, 7pm all the performers will be in Hall 2 for Words and Music when actors Barbara Leigh-Hunt and Richard Pasco will join them on stage to present an entertaining evening in Samling's inimitable style.

Tickets cost £6 - £26 for the concert and are available from The Sage Gateshead box office: 0191 443 4661 or online at: www.thesagegateshead.org

Choral Workshop for Young Singers

King's Hall, Newcastle University, 9.00am

Do you sing in the school choir? Or a youth choir, or folk ensemble? Would you like the chance to experience singing with a big choir?

We in Newcastle Bach Choir want to give you that chance, and let you discover how rewarding it can be. We'll work on music of contrasting periods and styles

Contact June Davison on 0191 285 3183, or june@proon.fsnet.co.uk for more details.
Suitable for Year 8 upwards.

Six of the Best Masterclass

The Samling Foundation, one of the country's leading arts and music charities, starts the New Year by bringing its acclaimed vocal Masterclass back to The Sage Gateshead and welcomes one of the world's most distinguished tenors.

Philip Langridge, a new member of Samling's growing Masterclass team, will be taking time out of his busy international schedule to join Scottish soprano Patricia MacMahon, two of the country's finest actors Barbara Leigh-Hunt and Richard Pasco, vocal consultant Paul Farrington and pianists Caroline Dowdle and Sophia Rahman.

Together they will be nurturing and inspiring six young emerging professional singers who have been chosen from around the world to take part - sopranos Norah King and Nicola Mills; mezzo-soprano, Rowan Hellier; tenor, Luciano Botelho; baritone, Nuno de Araujo Pereira and bass baritone, Ronald Nairne. These week-long masterclasses have for more than a decade provided a unique and vital link between established international artists and emerging young professional singers.

Don't miss the chance to watch the masterclass team work with the young singers to develop and refine their technique and performance skills on Wednesday 31st January 2007, 2pm - 5pm, in Hall 2 at The Sage Gateshead. You will be treated to an enjoyable and lively afternoon finding out exactly what it takes to become a professional singer.

Tickets cost £7 for the masterclass and are available from The Sage Gateshead box office: 0191 443 4661 or online at: www.thesagegateshead.org

Libor Novacek (Piano) plays Janacek, Martinu, Dvorak and Smetana

Darlington Piano Society
Darlington Arts Centre 8.30pm
Enquiries: 01325 469019
http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/darlingtonpiano/

Durham Choral Society perform Albinoni, Bach and Beethoven

Durham Choral Society
Durham Cathedral 7.30pm

Albinoni: Oboe Concerto
Bach: Magnificat In D
Beethoven: Mass In C

Enquiries: 0191 384 5515

Classic Opera and Song III

St Mary the Virgin, Whickham, 7.00pm

Jon Grave - International Tenor Soloist
Michael Grave - Piano
Guest Artist - Lucy Bloxham - Violin

Tickets £4/£3 (under 16 free)
Box office: 0191 4881553

Presented by: www.theseriousmusic.com

Durham Sinfonia perform Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 3

Durham Sinfonia
Durham, Gala Theatre 7.30pm
Enquiries: 0191 281 107

'Passing Time In Good Company' - new commission

Darlington Orchestra
Darlington Arts Centre, 7.30pm
Andy Jackson
Enquiries: 01325 350 415

The Elias Quartet perform Haydn, Janacek, Kurtag and Borodin

Newcastle upon Tyne Chamber Music Society
Gateshead, The Sage Hall 2 - 7.30pm
Enquiries: 0191 284 7421

Trumpets From Pythagoras To The Present

Teesside Music Society
Nunthorpe, Methodist Church 7.45pm
Mark Kesel, Trumpet
Enquiries: 01642 817197

Family Concert

Teesside Music Society
Nunthorpe, Methodist Church 3.00pm
Family Concert
Enquiries: 01642 817 197

Wu Qian (Piano) performs Albeniz, Rachmaninov and Schumann

Darlington Music Society

Darlington, Arts Centre 7.30pm

Albeniz: Iberia Book 1
Rachmaninov: Five Pieces
Schumann: Kreisleriana

Enquiries: 01325 353 148

Warren Mailley-Smith (Piano)

Morpeth Music Society

Morpeth, Town Hall 7.30pm
Warren Mailley-Smith performs Mozart, Schubert, Bridge, Chopin and Kreisler/Rachmaninov
Enquiries: 01670 515 744

Thomas Barber and Timothy Orpen - Oboe and Clarinet

Hexham & District Music Society

Performing pieces by Burgmuller, Poulenc, Telemann, Finzi, Woolrich and Destenay

Queens Hall, Hexham 7.45 pm
Enquiries: 01434 682 337